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Hi from somewhere in the Northeast

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The Young Antiques Collector

Thank you all for welcoming me to the forum. I am a 35 year old antiques collector. Electronics and technology of early 1900's have always fascinated me. From their sturdy craftsmanship to their ability to outlast all modern products. Cameras, projectors, radios, TVs, phonographs, reel to reel recorders, mics, and diamond shaped AM antennas. Seeing stuff like this and being curious about it since I was very young, I would not be surprised if this kind of nostalgia gained an interest from some young people, even in a niche group. If more young people could see how they work, that's definitely possible. I knew that if modern electronics stopped working or smart phones did not have a reliable signal, I have my old reliable classics. The collection is small as I am not trying to create a museum but still be able to use them and continue to preserve them at the same time. I was inspired by the Vintage Radio and Communications Museum in Windsor, CT. A place anyone, especially teens and kids, should definitely check out. I think they would be surprised if not informed of how most products of the time were built and continued to last through generations of new technology. And with new technology comes many flaws, issues, and even manipulation. Not to mention ridiculous expenses. Sure smart phones are convenient. But why are cell signals still not available in some areas? To see the classic phone booth, rotary or push button phone, these phones lasted much longer and were clearer. Today's convenient technology is only made to last about 5 to 10 years, more on the lower end of that range, because the modern companies want you to keep buying new products. This made me think, how did the major electronics companies of the early 1900's stay in business? If you make products that stand the test of time, more will buy and recommend them. You can't match the quality and craftsmanship of these items. The radios were simply amazing. With the AM diamond shaped antenna I can get WBZ 1030 in Champlain, NY with a signal like a local during the day.
 
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Welcome aboard. Enjoy your enthusiasm and interest in the older "vintage" electronics. There are a few of us that collect these gems for various reasons, myself included. I've had the pleasure of purchasing 3 ITC cart machines from that very same Vintage Radio and Communications Museum a few years ago. Looking forward to your stories and finds.
 


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